Senior Policy Advisor – Federal Affairs

Illinois Defense Counsel; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Policy Advisor to guide clients through federal legislative and regulatory processes.

This hybrid role requires eight years of government relations experience, strong advocacy planning skills, and the ability to lead client-service teams and produce high-quality policy work. The anticipated base salary ranges from $200,000 to $225,000, with a discretionary annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least eight years of federal government or government relations experience.
• Strong knowledge of the federal legislative and regulatory process.
• Experience in two or more areas: appropriations, education, energy/environmental, national defense, tax, technology, or trade policy.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic advocacy plans.
• Experience managing junior-level staff and leading client-service teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high-quality deliverables.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing priorities.
• Willingness to register for firm clients under the Lobbying Disclosure Act and the Foreign Agents Registration Act.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on federal legislative, regulatory, and public-policy matters.
• Develop and execute strategic advocacy plans tailored to client objectives.
• Lead client-service teams on discrete policy issues and advocacy initiatives.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate developments in relevant policy areas.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, policy professionals, and clients in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage and mentor junior-level staff.
• Produce clear, accurate, and high-quality written work products.
• Register on behalf of firm clients, as required, under the Lobbying Disclosure Act and the Foreign Agents Registration Act.

Skills

Legislative process

Advocacy planning

Team leadership

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Policy Advisor to guide clients through federal legislative and regulatory processes.

This hybrid role requires eight years of government relations experience, strong advocacy planning skills, and the ability to lead client-service teams and produce high-quality policy work. The anticipated base salary ranges from $200,000 to $225,000, with a discretionary annual bonus.